Founder's Story

Mike Fata 's entrepreneurial journey began with a pivotal decision: to prioritize his health. Co-founding Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998, he dedicated over 25 years to studying natural health and entrepreneurship. As Chairman and CEO, he led the company to a nine-figure sale to Tilray in 2019. Today, as CEO of Fata & Associates, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, he champions sustainabl...

In this insightful episode of “Founder’s Story,” we sit down with  Marc Sternberg , the dynamic force behind  Brand Innovators , a company renowned for its pioneering approach in the marketing world. Steinberg shares his journey, revealing how Brand Innovators has become a pivotal platform for bringing together C-suite executives at major events, fostering a community of innovation and thought lea...

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, having previously served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, and now is a go-to speaker for events worldwide. He also helps organizations create a path to closing more sales in order for them to grow and scale. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on exclusive interviews and special content: https...

will.i.am , born William James Adams Jr. on March 15, 1975, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame as a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning musical group The Black Eyed Peas. Known for his versatile talents, will.i.am has not only achieved success in the music industry but has also made a mark as a producer, actor, and philanthropist....

Today’s episode of Founder’s Story with Daniel Robbins features  Erik Huberman , a serial entrepreneur and highly sought-after digital marketing expert. Erik speaks extensively on his entrepreneurial journey and how he built the fastest-growing marketing agency in the US (for eight years consecutively) from scratch.  As the founder of  Hawke Media , Erik understands a great deal about digital mark...

Edsoma is an AI reading assistant that helps students develop a love of reading. Their technology guides students at their optimal learning pace and curates their reading preferences with our vast library of resources. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on exclusive interviews and special content: https://foundersstory.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more info on guests and future episode...

AI has significantly advanced with innovations like ChatGPT, transforming interactions with technology. These developments in natural language processing enable more accurate and human-like communication, impacting various sectors from customer service to creative content generation. As AI evolves, it's set to become a vital part of everyday life, revolutionizing industries and reshaping communica...

Original podcast episode from March 12, 2021 Codie Sanchez is a multifaceted professional known for her expertise in investing, entrepreneurship, and journalism. With a background that spans across various sectors including private equity, venture capital, and cannabis investing, she has become a respected voice in these industries.  Sanchez is particularly recognized for her innovative approach t...

Without a doubt, cryptocurrency has disrupted the global financial system in the same way NFTs have changed the methods of ownership and rights. Rosalind Lee is a household name in these disruptive industries, not just as an enthusiast but as an innovator who has contributed her fair share to the development and worldwide acceptance of web3 related technologies.  Today, Rosalind is leading the tea...

Mid-Day Squares  is not just a candy but a company for the next generation of snack lovers and healthy eaters. Its production and marketing strategy and social media presence have turned the 21st-century health-forward brand into the fastest-growing functional chocolate maker in the packaged food industry today. Mid-Day Squares  is not just a chocolate maker but the maker of the first functional c...

Without a doubt, podcast host  Sean Kelly   has made his mark as a prominent force with a social media following of over 10 million. Interestingly, Sean’s path to success began with his innovative e-commerce brand, Jersey Champs, and his successful NFT collection, Chibi Dinos, which served as a springboard to build a thriving Web3 marketing empire that quickly gained attention and got acquired. To...

Jeff Fenster   is a relationship capital expert, podcast host, best-selling author, and award-winning entrepreneur. He has had great success as an entrepreneur, having founded a digital marketing agency, a construction company, a chain of fast food restaurants, and a payroll and HR company. However, Jeff lives by the idea of putting people first in all he does. Jeff Fenster has profited immensely...

Jared Dillinger and Daniel Robbins sit down with Gary Vaynerchuk during  VeeCon  2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gary discusses what is the future of VeeCon and in-person events. How he sees Veefriends as his long-term legacy and what he thinks of the next few years. Daniel asks him about how is it possible to stay relevant among many different generations.  Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't...

For the past two decades, Rob Dyrdek has built a flourishing empire by identifying and uniquely leveraging the intersection between business and media. A natural and gifted storyteller, he has continually refined his multiplatform approach, and today sits at the helm of the Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, founded on the concept of building “forever brands”—with media squarely at the...

Scott is a customer experience (the Ultimate CX®) and distinction expert teaching companies and individuals how to establish strategies and execute seamlessly to stand out from the competition. Known internationally as a top-rated keynote speaker and virtual presenter, Scott’s clients represent the world’s most iconic brands. You’ll have the confidence of working with a professional known for impa...

Prior to joining Lion Capital , Matthew Nordby served as President of Playboy Enterprises, leading their global licensing business to over $1.5bn in annual revenue. Prior to this, Matthew served as an executive in the technology industry which included building software start-up Greenplum, acquired by EMC in 2010. He launched his career at Sun Microsystems where he held various leadership position...

Larry has successfully led businesses for over 40 years. He began his career with a major food processing company and quickly became – at the age of 25 - the manager of an $80 million operation that moved 700 truckloads of peaches, pears, and tomatoes a day (yes, a day) to processing facilities throughout California. He was able to take that big company experience to a smaller, closely held compan...

John Assaraf is an entrepreneur, author, actor and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence-based brain training methods to help individuals unleash their fullest potential and maximize their results. He is also a philanthropist and brain researcher who is best recognized for his podcasts, lectures, and his New York Times best-selling book Innercise...

Verne Harnish is a world-leading expert, speaker, author, and entrepreneur in the field of business growth. He has spent more than 30 years educating entrepreneurial teams. He founded the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and chaired for 15 years EO's premiere CEO program, the "Birthing of Giants", held at MIT. Verne is also the Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive educa...

Joe Foster is the co-founder of Reebok, along with his brother, Jeff. The Reebok business developed with Jeff looking after production, Joe took charge of the sales and marketing side, as well as design which included the classic silhouette, outsole, and the Starcrest. In the early years, Joe traveled many miles introducing Reebok’s offering shoes to Sports Retailers up and down the country. Joe s...

Tony DiSilvestro is a successful entrepreneur who owns YNOT Italian, a growing full-service Italian restaurant based in Virginia Beach, Va that is known for its extensive menu of traditional, and homemade Italian entrees. It started from one restaurant in 1993 and it is currently a growing franchise across the Southeast.  Tony also has other businesses in the construction and solar industries. He...

Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive.  At 25 he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt and in need of help. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino then set out to help entrepreneurs and leaders...

Michael Michalowicz is an American author, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He is currently an author of seven business books published by Penguin Random House, including Profit First and Clockwork, and is the former host of the "Business Rescue" segment for MSNBC's Your Business. He was previously the small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and hosted the reality television program called...

Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive i...

Steve Sims who grew up in East London, is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. He began his career as a Bricklayer in London. In 1996, Steve founded Bluefish. In 2003, Bluefish partnered with MBNA to launch its own credit card. In 2004, Bluefish was named the official concierge of L.A. and New York Fashion Weeks. In August 2006, Icon International Holdings Inc. signed an a...